Light Orange Mousse Recipes

ORANGE MOUSSE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan heat milk over medium heat until bubbles form around the edge of the pan (do not boil). Add butter,allow it to melt.
• Meanwhile in a bowl using an electric mixer at high speed beat eggs, egg whites, sugar & cornstarch until very light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in orange juice and orange peel.
• Beat in 1 cup of the hot milk into the egg mixture.
• Slowly whisk the egg mixture into the hot milk.
• Bring mousse to a boil whisking the entire time until the mixture is thick, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
• Pour mousse into a bowl, cover and put in fridge until cold, about 2 hours.
• Fold in whipped topping, place in serving dishes (a large wine glass looks great) garnish with an orange and serve or you may cover and put in fridge until you are ready to serve, garnish just before serving.

FROZEN ORANGE MOUSSE

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together the milk, vanilla bean, sugar and yolks. Cook over a simmering water bath, whisking often, to 183 degrees. Strain and whip until cool. Add the orange juice concentrate, orange extract, and corn syrup to the egg mixture. Fold in the whipped cream.
• Pipe the mousse into 4-ounce ramekins with paper collars taped on the outside that extend 1/2-inch above the rim. Freeze. To serve, remove the paper collars. Puree the raspberries and sugar in a blender and pass through a sieve. Garnish with raspberry puree and orange segments.

LIGHT ORANGE MOUSSE

Steps:

• Beat together the whipped topping and condensed milk.
• Gradually add orange juice, while continuing to whip.
• Spoon into dessert dishes, cover and refrigerate until time to serve.
• When ready to serve, add dollop of whipped topping and sprinkle with zest.

DREAMY ORANGE MOUSSE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan set over medium heat, bring the orange juice to a boil and cook until reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Meanwhile in a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of the sugar, the salt and yolks until smooth. Whisking constantly, add half of the reduced orange juice to the yolk mixture to temper. When it is all incorporated, return the tempered yolk mixture to the pan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula to prevent the eggs from scrambling, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 7 minutes. Strain the mixture into a clean bowl and whisk in the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, and the zest. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the mixture and refrigerate until chilled through, at least 5 hours.
• Pour the heavy cream into a medium bowl, and add the vanilla and the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat the cream on medium speed just until stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes, being careful avoid over-beating. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold half of the whipped cream into the chilled orange mixture. Pour that mixture into the remaining whipped cream and continue to fold until completely incorporated. Divide the mixture among six 3-ounce serving bowls or espresso cups. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• When ready to serve, put the gingersnaps in a resealable plastic bag and smash gently with a rolling pin. Sprinkle on top of the mousse, and serve.

ORANGE-LIME MOUSSE

Steps:

• Make citrus curd. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Cook egg yolks, egg, 3/4 cup sugar, and juices in a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly (be sure to reach sides and bottom of pan) until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Whisk in butter 1 tablespoon at a time. Set pan in ice-water bath; whisk until cool, about 5 minutes. Pass curd through a sieve into a medium bowl. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until set, 30 to 45 minutes. Whisk cream and 2 tablespoons sugar until stiff peaks form; refrigerate.
• Whisk one-third of whipped cream into curd. Gently fold in remaining whipped cream. Divide among serving bowls; refrigerate until ready to serve. Dust with cinnamon; garnish with citrus.

FRENCH CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH ORANGE

Steps:

• Grind orange zest using a mortar and pestle until it forms a smooth paste.
• Combine chocolate, coffee, and orange zest in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Stir until smooth and remove from heat. Allow to cool slightly
• Beat egg whites and salt in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form (see Editor's Note).
• Add egg yolks to the slightly cooled chocolate mixture and stir until well combined. Pour over egg whites. Carefully fold together using a spatula until just combined.
• Pour mixture into 10 small dessert glasses or 1 large serving dish. Refrigerate at least 6 hours to overnight.